How off-season deals helped this Mumbai couple enjoy a budget-friendly two-week Christmas holiday across Europe
Live MintDreaming of a magical white Christmas in Europe but worried about the cost? By taking advantage of off-season deals on flights and hotels, the couple pulled off an unforgettable 13-day journey across Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, and the Czech Republic—all for under ₹3.5 lakh. Read this | How this Pune couple planned a budget trip to the second most expensive country in the world As part of Mint’s travel series, Kagalwala shares the details of their carefully planned and budget-friendly winter adventure across Eastern Europe. The couple's total accommodation cost was lower than Europe’s summer rates but slightly higher than typical winter rates due to the year-end holiday season. Exploring Eastern Europe The couple's journey began in Budapest, Hungary, on Christmas Eve, a city uniquely divided into two contrasting halves—Buda, the quieter, more residential side with serene sights, and Pest, the vibrant hub where most of the tourist activity unfolds.
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